Chapter 341

Kui Ox was staging a silent protest.

Kui Ox was staging a silent protest.

And it also landed in Xi's sight.

Translate: And it also landed in Fengxi's sight. Or "And it also fell into Fengxi's eyes." We'll translate: And it also fell into Fengxi's eyes.

After a serious glance, Fengxi nonchalantly withdrew his gaze, drooping his eyelids, as if utterly indifferent to Kui Ox's threat.

After a serious glance, Fengxi nonchalantly withdrew his gaze, drooping his eyelids, as if utterly indifferent to Kui Ox's threat.

He bore the posture of a victor.

Translate: An air of victory. Or "A victorious posture." We'll translate: A victorious posture.

After all, judging solely by the current outcome—

Translate: After all, judging solely by the current outcome— We'll translate: After all, judging solely by the present outcome—

He remained completely unharmed, merely feeling nauseated by the mental patient, not losing a single hair; the whole process was frightening but safe.

Translate: He was completely unharmed, merely feeling nauseated by the mental patient, not a single hair lost, the whole process fraught with danger yet safe. We'll translate: He was completely unharmed, merely feeling nauseated by the mental patient, not a single hair lost, the whole process fraught with danger yet safe.

In contrast, Kui Ox had his life halved by a single sword strike from Emperor Donghua, teetering on the brink of death several times, and was eventually forced out of office—even if just for show—until the winds died down, after which he was swiftly reinstated.

Translate: In contrast, Kui Ox had half his life cut off by Donghua Emperor's sword, hovering between life and death several times, and ultimately was even forced to resign—even if just for show, to be swiftly reinstated once the wind died down. We'll translate: In contrast, Kui Ox had half his life cut off by Donghua Emperor's sword, hovered between life and death several times, and was ultimately forced to resign—even if just for show, to be swiftly reinstated once the wind died down.

Taking all evaluations into account.

Translate: All things considered. Or "Taking everything into account." We'll translate: Taking everything into account.

The powerful backing behind Xi, the Wu tribe and its allies, have already restored his standing, vividly telling the world what it means to enjoy the shade of a great tree: others only have a silhouette, but he has a background.

Translate: Fengxi's backers, the Wu Clan and its allies, have already restored his standing, vividly telling the world what it means to enjoy the shade of a great tree—others only have a backdrop, but he has a background. We'll translate: Fengxi's backers, the Wu Clan and its allies, have already restored his standing, vividly telling the world what it means to enjoy the shade of a great tree—others only have a backdrop, but he has a background.

That said, however.

Translate: That said. Or "However, that being said." We'll translate: That said.

Beneath Xi's indifferent expression, behind his drooping eyelids, a faint light flickered and vanished, revealing his inner unrest, which, as it settled, nurtured a tremendous killing intent awaiting the future calamity to settle and conclude the grudge.

Translate: Beneath Fengxi's nonchalant expression, a fleeting glimmer hid behind his drooping lids, proving his unease, nurturing a tremendous killing intent to be settled in the future great calamity, to conclude a grudge. We'll translate: Beneath Fengxi's nonchalant expression, a fleeting glimmer hid behind his drooping lids, proving his unease, nurturing a tremendous killing intent to be settled in the future great calamity, to conclude a grudge.

One's own affairs—if possible, must be resolved by oneself!

Translate: If it's my own affair, I must settle it myself! We'll translate: If it's my own affair, I must settle it myself!

'A top-tier great divine adept……isn't that impressive……'

Translate: "A top-tier great divine ability user……isn't that impressive……" We'll translate: "A top-tier great divine ability user……isn't that impressive……"

In the depths of time, an emperor sighs, polishing a blade of light, expounding the supreme of the holy path; amidst the silent, tranquil twilight darkness, he bursts forth with the most splendid vitality of a newborn dawn, bringing light and hope, forging a glorious era!

Translate: In the depths of ages, an emperor sighs, polishing a sword-light, expounding the supreme of the Holy Way, blossoming in a hushed, tranquil twilight with the most splendid vitality of a newborn sunrise, bringing dawn and hope, forging a glorious era! We'll translate: In the depths of ages, an emperor sighs, polishing a sword-light, expounding the supreme of the Holy Way, blossoming in a hushed, tranquil twilight with the most splendid vitality of a newborn sunrise, bringing dawn and hope, forging a glorious era!

……

Translate: …… (just ellipsis). We'll output: ……

Kui Ox was removed from office, almost completely finished.

Translate: Kui Ox was dismissed, nearly wiped out in one fell swoop. We'll translate: Kui Ox was dismissed, nearly wiped out in one fell swoop.

His new path of advancement leads to the Heavenly Court's Ministry of War, where he must start from the rank of a common soldier.

Translate: His new path of advancement led him to the Heavenly Court's Ministry of War, where he would start from the rank of a common soldier. We'll translate: His new path of advancement led him to the Heavenly Court's Ministry of War, where he would start from the rank of a common soldier.

Considering the leader of this faction is the Heavenly Court's Donghuang, it can be imagined that not long after, Kui Ox the demon god will be promoted like a sudden burst, returning to a position equivalent to his former status, and even have hope of advancing further.

Translate: Considering the bigwig of this faction, it is the Heavenly Court's Eastern Emperor……One can imagine that not long hence, the Kui Ox Demon God will skyrocket in rank, returning to a position equivalent to his former status, even with hopes of further advancement. We'll translate: Considering the bigwig of this faction, it is the Heavenly Court's Eastern Emperor……One can imagine that not long hence, the Kui Ox Demon God will skyrocket in rank, returning to a position equivalent to his former status, even with hopes of further advancement.

This also counts as Emperor Jun's response to the giant of the opposing faction, the Grand Minister of Destiny; it is the final verdict on this matter.

Translate: This also counts as Di Jun's response to the great leader of the opposing faction, the Grand Marshal of Fate, and is the final verdict on this matter. We'll translate: This also counts as Di Jun's response to the great leader of the opposing faction, the Grand Marshal of Fate, and is the final verdict on this matter.

Having experienced this.

Translate: Having experienced this. We'll translate: Having experienced this.

The human envoy was assassinated on the spot, and the Heavenly Court thus closed the case completely.

Translate: The human envoy was assassinated on the spot, and the Heavenly Court thereby closed the case completely. We'll translate: The human envoy was assassinated on the spot, and the Heavenly Court thereby closed the case completely.

After all, the 'chief culprit' has been found and made to self-destruct, with all preventive measures perfectly executed; a top-tier great ability was made to step down as a show. The Grand Minister of Destiny searched left and right but found no other suitable legal reason, and finally had to proclaim that the Heavenly Court is filled with righteousness and the gods possess all virtues.

Translate: After all, the chief culprit has been found and made to take his own life, all preventive measures have been perfected, a top-tier mighty figure was made to step down as a show……The Grand Marshal of Fate searched left and right, but found no other suitable legal grounds, and finally had to proclaim that the Heavenly Court's officials were all virtuous and the gods possessed both virtue and ability. We'll translate: After all, the chief culprit has been found and made to take his own life, all preventive measures have been perfected, a top-tier mighty figure was made to step down as a show……The Grand Marshal of Fate searched left and right, but found no other suitable legal grounds, and finally had to proclaim that the Heavenly Court's officials were all virtuous and the gods possessed both virtue and ability.

An overt turmoil caused by remnants of the demon ancestor Luo Hou, while secretly being a game of mutual attack and collision between demons and witches, has temporarily come to an end.

Translate: An ostensible plot by remnants of Rahu Demon Ancestor, while secretly a game of mutual attack and collision between the Wu and Demon races, has temporarily come to an end. We'll translate: An ostensible plot by remnants of Rahu Demon Ancestor, while secretly a game of mutual attack and collision between the Wu and Demon races, has temporarily come to an end.

In this, it is hard to tell who wins or loses—

Translate: In this, it's hard to tell who wins or loses— We'll translate: In this, it's hard to tell who wins or loses—

The demon tribe brazenly assassinated the human envoy, displaying the overbearing, domineering style of an old hegemony, while also suppressing some human vigor and erasing their previously accumulated momentum.

Translate: The Demon Race brazenly assassinated the human envoy, displaying the overbearing might of an old hegemony, while also suppressing some human fervor and erasing their earlier momentum. We'll translate: The Demon Race brazenly assassinated the human envoy, displaying the overbearing might of an old hegemony, while also suppressing some human fervor and erasing their earlier momentum.

As for the witch tribe, they seemed to gain nothing—however, the scene of the disturbance was a grand banquet in the Heavenly Court.

Translate: As for the Wu Clan, they seemed to gain nothing……However, the scene of the disturbance was a grand banquet in the Heavenly Court. We'll translate: As for the Wu Clan, they seemed to gain nothing……However, the scene of the disturbance was a grand banquet in the Heavenly Court.

Moreover, a dark thunderbolt was thrown; in the coming time, the vast demon tribe will likely hold a great, heated discussion over the Grand Minister of Destiny's proposal.

Translate: Moreover, they threw out a dark thunderbolt……In the time to come, the vast innards of the Demon Race will likely launch a fierce debate over the Grand Marshal of Fate's proposal. We'll translate: Moreover, they threw out a dark thunderbolt……In the time to come, the vast innards of the Demon Race will likely launch a fierce debate over the Grand Marshal of Fate's proposal.

On the ideological level, things are unsettled.

Translate: Ideologically, things were shaken. We'll translate: Ideologically, things were shaken.

Thus, some groups dreaming of changing the world have thrown themselves into the embrace of the witch tribe, bolstering its influence.

Translate: Thus, some groups dreaming of changing the world have thrown themselves into the Wu Clan's embrace, bolstering its influence. We'll translate: Thus, some groups dreaming of changing the world have thrown themselves into the Wu Clan's embrace, bolstering its influence.

The players on both sides are not particularly satisfied with this, yet they do not feel too disadvantaged; they can still manage to keep playing, waiting to see who ultimately wins.

Translate: The players on both sides, while not particularly satisfied, also didn't feel too disadvantaged, could still keep the game going to see who would ultimately win. We'll translate: The players on both sides, while not particularly satisfied, also didn't feel too disadvantaged, could still keep the game going to see who would ultimately win.

Meanwhile, the Great Luo bystanders who watched with a 'melon-eating' attitude were extremely delighted.

Translate: Meanwhile, the onlookers who just came to gawk, being Great Luo, were extremely delighted. We'll translate: Meanwhile, the onlookers who just came to gawk, being Great Luo, were extremely delighted.

'This journey was not in vain.'

Translate: "This trip was not in vain." We'll translate: "This trip was not in vain."

The Nether River Demon Ancestor chatted with the Welcoming Buddha, smiling narrowly, 'I never expected that this outing would allow me to witness such a string of fine dramas.'

Translate: The Nether River Demon Ancestor chuckled, chatting with Jieyin Buddha, "I never expected that this outing would actually let me witness such a string of good shows." We'll translate: The Nether River Demon Ancestor chuckled, chatting with Jieyin Buddha, "I never expected that this outing would actually let me witness such a string of good shows."

'Excellent! Excellent!' the Welcoming Ancient Buddha nodded repeatedly, his polished bald head gleaming, 'As things stand now, neither side are particularly scrupulous gods; they've begun to throw away all moral limits…… I hold great expectations for the future development of this great calamity.'

Translate: "Excellent! Excellent!" Jieyin Ancient Buddha nodded repeatedly, his shiny bald head gleaming, "As things stand now, neither side are any particular deities; they've begun throwing away all propriety……I hold great expectations for the future development of this great calamity." We'll translate: "Excellent! Excellent!" Jieyin Ancient Buddha nodded repeatedly, his shiny bald head gleaming, "As things stand now, neither side are any particular deities; they've begun throwing away all propriety……I hold great expectations for the future development of this great calamity."

'However, looking at it now, the demon tribe seems to have a greater advantage in shamelessness…… and shameless gods are invincible under heaven!'

Translate: "However, looking now, the Demon Race has the edge in shamelessness……and gods who are shameless are invincible under heaven!" We'll translate: "However, looking now, the Demon Race has the edge in shamelessness……and gods who are shameless are invincible under heaven!"

'In this regard, the witch tribe still needs strengthening.'

Translate: "In this regard, the Wu Clan still needs strengthening." We'll translate: "In this regard, the Wu Clan still needs strengthening."

The Welcoming Ancient Buddha sighed with feeling, his voice sounding very small.

Translate: Jieyin Ancient Buddha sighed with feeling, his voice sounding very small. We'll translate: Jieyin Ancient Buddha sighed with feeling, his voice sounding very small.

Can anyone present not be a Great Luo? Can anyone not have keen ears and clear eyes?

Translate: Surely everyone present is a Great Luo? Who isn't sharp-eared and clear-sighted? We'll translate: Surely everyone present is a Great Luo? Who isn't sharp-eared and clear-sighted?

Each one heard clearly, exchanging silent glances.

Translate: Each one heard it crystal clear, exchanging silent glances. We'll translate: Each one heard it crystal clear, exchanging silent glances.

The Welcoming one continued to chatter, his mouth spewing golden lotuses, pointing out the rivers and mountains.

Translate: Jieyin continued to chatter, his mouth spewing golden lotuses, pointing out the rivers and mountains. We'll translate: Jieyin continued to chatter, his mouth spewing golden lotuses, pointing out the rivers and mountains.

'Those demons are vicious enough—even at the banquet they have sudden bouts of madness; compared to them, human methods are lacking, and now being entangled by the identity of Nüwa, wanting to raise a rebel flag is hard to pull off, inevitably leaving them helpless.'

Translate: "The Demon Race is vicious enough—on the banquet they even had sudden madness; compared to that, human methods are lacking, now entangled by Nüwa Emperor's identity, wanting to raise a rebel flag but finding it hard to act, inevitably left helpless." We'll translate: "The Demon Race is vicious enough—on the banquet they even had sudden madness; compared to that, human methods are lacking, now entangled by Nüwa Emperor's identity, wanting to raise a rebel flag but finding it hard to act, inevitably left helpless."

'If I were in command…'

Translate: "If I were in command." We'll translate: "If I were in command."

'Then people would just die!'

Translate: "Then just kill people!" We'll translate: "Then just kill people!"

'At the moment when some fellow goes mad with mad cow disease and no help arrives, one would immediately sacrifice one's life, self-destruct one's spirit, soul, flesh and blood, exploding and splattering the entire Heavenly Court!'

Translate: "At the moment when some guy goes mad with mad cow disease and help hasn't arrived, one would immediately sacrifice life, shatter soul and flesh, and explode, drenching the entire Heavenly Court!" We'll translate: "At the moment when some guy goes mad with mad cow disease and help hasn't arrived, one would immediately sacrifice life, shatter soul and flesh, and explode, drenching the entire Heavenly Court!"

'If possible, let heaven and earth rain blood, the more gruesome the death the better, shocking the entire human realm of the wilderness.'

Translate: "If possible, let heaven and earth pour blood rain, the more miserable the death the better, to shock the entire Honghuang mortal realm." We'll translate: "If possible, let heaven and earth pour blood rain, the more miserable the death the better, to shock the entire Honghuang mortal realm."

'With such a set of operations, the Heavenly Court would be utterly embarrassed.'

Translate: "With such a set of operations, the Heavenly Court would be utterly embarrassed." We'll translate: "With such a set of operations, the Heavenly Court would be utterly embarrassed."

The Welcoming Ancient Buddha lectured the Nether River Demon Ancestor, making this demon ancestor somewhat doubtful whether his current position as CEO of the Demonic Path is genuine, and even feeling inadequate compared to someone who can only play the opposite role in company business.

Translate: Jieyin Ancient Buddha was lecturing the Nether River Demon Ancestor, making the latter doubt whether his current demon-path CEO position was genuine, and indeed there were some who couldn't outshine him in corporate business by playing the rival. We'll translate: Jieyin Ancient Buddha was lecturing the Nether River Demon Ancestor, making the latter doubt whether his current demon-path CEO position was genuine, and indeed there were some who couldn't outshine him in corporate business by playing the rival.

'Humans have not yet rebelled against the Heavenly Court; they are recognized as an important component of the demon tribe.'

Translate: "Humans have not yet rebelled against the Heavenly Court; they are an acknowledged important component of the Demon Race." We'll translate: "Humans have not yet rebelled against the Heavenly Court; they are an acknowledged important component of the Demon Race."

'An envoy representing humanity attended the Heavenly Court banquet, yet died in such a gruesome manner—his bones shattered, his corpse decayed, not a single inch intact…… huh.'

Translate: "An envoy representing humanity at the Heavenly Court's banquet died in such a gruesome way—his bones shattered, scattered, not a speck intact……hm." We'll translate: "An envoy representing humanity at the Heavenly Court's banquet died in such a gruesome way—his bones shattered, scattered, not a speck intact……hm."

'Even if the cause can be blamed on Luo Hou's… the demon ancestor's side, the Heavenly Court would still have to suffer great losses, and Nüwa could seize the opportunity to vent her anger and gain some advantage.'

Translate: "Even if the cause can be blamed on Rahu's pot……the Demon Ancestor's person, the Heavenly Court would still have to bleed heavily, and Nüwa Emperor could seize the opportunity to vent anger and profit." We'll translate: "Even if the cause can be blamed on Rahu's pot……the Demon Ancestor's person, the Heavenly Court would still have to bleed heavily, and Nüwa Emperor could seize the opportunity to vent anger and profit."

'Moreover, afterward…'

Translate: "Moreover, afterward." We'll translate: "Moreover, afterward."

'In the future, if humanity wishes to revolt against heaven, they could also use this as a raft, no longer needing to seriously consider Nüwa's involvement—humanity and all living beings would even express understanding.'

Translate: "In the future, if humanity wishes to assault heaven, this can also serve as a raft, no longer needing to seriously consider the entanglement with Nüwa Emperor—mortal kind will even show understanding." We'll translate: "In the future, if humanity wishes to assault heaven, this can also serve as a raft, no longer needing to seriously consider the entanglement with Nüwa Emperor—mortal kind will even show understanding."

'The death of an outstanding hero, slain at whim by the Heavenly Court's demon gods, the scene too horrific to behold, blood spilling across heaven and earth, this is sufficient to become the most justifiable reason to raise troops and rebel.'

Translate: "The death of an outstanding hero, slain at whim by the Heavenly Court Demon God, the scene too horrific to behold, blood spilling across heaven and earth, this is sufficient to become the most proper cause for raising troops in rebellion." We'll translate: "The death of an outstanding hero, slain at whim by the Heavenly Court Demon God, the scene too horrific to behold, blood spilling across heaven and earth, this is sufficient to become the most proper cause for raising troops in rebellion."

The Welcoming Ancient Buddha spoke faintly, presenting another hidden solution to the previous situation.

Translate: Jieyin Ancient Buddha softly spoke, revealing another hidden solution to the previous situation. We'll translate: Jieyin Ancient Buddha softly spoke, revealing another hidden solution to the previous situation.

Extremely extreme, extremely ferocious, it is a tactic of sacrificing pawns to vie for power, the sword's oblique edge taken to the utmost.

Translate: Extremely extreme, extremely ferocious, a tactic of sacrificing pawns to vie for power, the sword's oblique edge taken to the utmost. We'll translate: Extremely extreme, extremely ferocious, a tactic of sacrificing pawns to vie for power, the sword's oblique edge taken to the utmost.

But there is indeed some truth in it, causing many Great Luo who were secretly listening to nod in agreement.

Translate: But there is indeed some truth to it, causing many Great Luo who were quietly listening to nod in agreement. We'll translate: But there is indeed some truth to it, causing many Great Luo who were quietly listening to nod in agreement.

'But I recall that although Xi excelled among humans, he never reached the utmost distinction…' Nether River stroked his chin, slightly raising his eyebrow.

Translate: "But I recall, Fengxi, though outstanding among humans, hasn't reached the utmost excellence……" Nether River stroked his chin, slightly raising his eyebrow. We'll translate: "But I recall, Fengxi, though outstanding among humans, hasn't reached the utmost excellence……" Nether River stroked his chin, slightly raising his eyebrow.

'Hey!' the Welcoming one dismissed it, 'Isn't posthumous ennoblement enough?'

Translate: "Hey!" Jieyin was unconvinced, "Posthumous ennoblement would just settle it." We'll translate: "Hey!" Jieyin was unconvinced, "Posthumous ennoblement would just settle it."

'Among humans, there are many who are not stingy with their resources…… as long as someone starts this, the rest will naturally be able to fill in the work.'

Translate: "Among humans, there are many who are not stingy with oil……as long as someone starts it, the rest will naturally be able to handle the follow‑up." We'll translate: "Among humans, there are many who are not stingy with oil……as long as someone starts it, the rest will naturally be able to handle the follow‑up."

Believe it or not, it's exactly as I said... When Fengxi cools down, his bones are reluctantly gathered, part of them sent back, immediately the whole clan mourns and commemorates, a few Wise Men and Sages begin to compile his past deeds, writing down his actions and all his contributions to the tribe, placing them on the divine altar, to be worshipped for eternity?

Those guys, they're formidable!

Seeing them, I'm not scared, but sometimes I still need to steer clear of their sharp edge.

Jieyin Ancient Buddha sighed.

"Also." Minghe seemed to have thought of something, echoed in agreement, then shook his head, "What a pity."

"This situation can only exist in deduction; it cannot be witnessed firsthand…… Xi is still alive, hasn't died."

"Otherwise, Nüwa would have been freed from her bind…… and the human race wouldn't have to bear the moral shackles, and would always hold the chip gained from breaking away from the demon race."

"A sovereign of the demon race created and accomplished the human race."

"This is a tremendous favor, a massive karmic debt."

"But if the offspring carrying all of humanity's hopes were to die a death so horribly brutal that even death by a thousand cuts couldn't describe, at the hands of the Heavenly Court?"

"All favors and karmic debts are cancelled, no longer owed; the human race can rebel against heaven with a clear conscience."

"Many Great Luo beings approve."

"Even for Nüwa, who is obsessed with mending the cauldron… grinding, these words are like the morning bell and evening drum, shaking her heart and mind, letting her withdraw her spirit from the work at hand."

"She first wore a thoughtful expression, then looked toward Xi, her gaze inexplicable, as if she felt regret."

"This made Xi feel a chill on his scalp, and cold sweat break out on his back."

"Fortunately,"

"Soon, Nüwa withdrew her gaze, calm-faced, and continued her own grinding."

"As for other aspects, I won't speak of them."

"In the position of leader, Lady Nüwa is indeed a reliable leader; she won't casually scheme to have her subordinates and teammates offer sacrifices to heaven to pave her way to success."

"In the end, she is soft-hearted."

"Such a nature may often become the cause of her failure, as she cannot contend with those iron-willed strongmen whose thoughts and methods are extremely ruthless."

"But no matter what, she can accumulate a tremendous force, earning respect for her virtue, admiration for her character, followers of her path, willing to die for her."

"That's just how wondrous worldly affairs are."

"A boss who doesn't care about the life or death of his subordinates and treats them purely as pawns will eventually have only treacherous underlings."

"Meanwhile, a leader possessing benevolence and sagacity will have many loyal followers willing to die for him."

"Of course, this refers to general circumstances."

"There will always be exceptions; that's another matter."

……

"When Nüwa withdrew her death stare, Xi's suspended heart also settled, and he quietly let out a breath."

"At the same time, he also mentally put a cross on that nonsensical Jieyin, lowering his favorability toward the Buddhist Gate."

"Not doing human affairs!"

"Coming up with stupid ideas, wanting me to die…… I've noted it down in my little notebook."

"Evil thoughts arose in his heart."

"Xi pondered that someday he would have to repay the intimidation a bit."

"Am I to promote the eradication of Buddhism? Or to promote the eradication of Buddhism? Or to promote the eradication of Buddhism?"

"How about a triple eradication of Buddhism? That wouldn't be impossible!"

"He muttered to himself, meanwhile lamenting that social morals decline and human hearts are treacherous."

"Nowadays, those who make grand vows and draw empty checks have never been anything but good-for-nothing!"

"Xi sighed at the Buddhist Gate bigwig's shady maneuver."

"On the other side, Di Jun's eye also twitched."

"To be frank, the human race's envoy can die…… but if his blood spattered across the universe, if his death were tragically heroic beyond compare, the Heavenly Court would still feel somewhat uneasy."

"But after his thoughts turned slightly, he shook his head and became somewhat indifferent."

"The human race will inevitably rebel."

"What reason they use to rebel, is that important?"

"As long as we can press forward, everything will be fine."

"If we can't press forward…… how will history be dressed up by the victors, adding how many atrocities to my Heavenly Court, proving the necessity and righteousness of the human race's rebellion against heaven, showing how it is for the sake of humanity and all beings…… and that is inevitable."

"He sees things openly, able to face everything calmly."

"If the Heavenly Court can win, everything can be discussed."

"If the Heavenly Court loses…… then there's no need to worry about posthumous fame; most likely it will be blackened beyond recognition."

"However."

"Simply dealing with the Wu Clan as an opponent…… I still have a decent chance of victory."

"What I fear is fear itself."

"Being taken advantage of by other forces fishing in troubled waters, even stabbing in the back after the Heavenly Court's pyrrhic victory…… that would truly be a frustrating loss."

"Di Jun's gaze flickered uncertainly over Donghua, Hongyun and a few others, finally settling on Minghe Demon Ancestor, who was whispering with Jieyin Ancient Buddha."

"It's time to give them a warning."

"His eyelids drooped slightly, then upon opening them again, he exuded boundless dignity and nobility."

"The stars shifted, space-time transformed, and the gods returned to the grand solemn hall of the Heavenly Court; everything was neat and orderly, as if the previous chaotic battles had never happened."

"But Di Jun's next words proved his existence, and also expanded the scope of the strike for some matters."

"Demonic Path!"

"This is the other bird in the Heavenly Court's 'kill two birds with one stone' plan in the case of the human race envoy's assassination."

"Compared to the hard-to-crack bird that is the human race, the Demonic Path's bird……"

Do not forget past events; they are the teacher for future events.

There are remnants of Luo Hou, the demon lord Niú Kui, now stirring up trouble… This makes me worry, could it be a sign that the demon ancestor Luo Hou will return and bring about the world's destruction?

Di Jun ignored the grindstone in Nüwa's hand and spoke sonorously, 'As the supreme sovereign of the Heavenly Court, I must consider all beings of heaven and earth… Therefore, I order Yao Marshal Báizé to command the Heavenly Court's Yi Department, thoroughly investigate this wretch Niú Kui the Demon Lord, retrieve information he left behind in life and death, follow the vine to uncover more hidden, important clues!'

'Yes, Your Majesty!' Báizé rose, bowed, accepted the order, 'Your Majesty, please wait a moment; I will act immediately in my incarnated form.'

'Speed must be fast.' Di Jun instructed.

'Your Majesty, do not worry… Niú Kui is dead, there is no obstruction; for us Great Luo, it is absolutely no problem.'

Báizé said.

One ruler and one minister, one sings and the other harmonizes.

Instantly, many divinities felt the aura of an impending storm.

That Welcoming Ancient Buddha first froze, then turned his gaze to the Nether River beside him, his eyes showing sympathy; evidently he had thought of something.

At first, the Nether River hadn't grasped the meaning… but with the Welcoming's glance, he instantly perceived cause and effect, his face beginning to darken.

As expected.

Soon, a demon god arrived, bearing the relics of Niú Kui the Demon Lord, involving many obscure transactions and contracts.

As for whether these things are genuine, whether they were written by Niú Kui the Demon Lord…

It's just like Kui Niu the Great Sage falling into demonhood.

It couldn't be more true!

Yao Marshal Báizé took it, gave a slight smile, began his report, letting all the gods witness.

Among that information, there was no especially direct framing.

But…

Yet it was quite obscure, using the tone of Niú Kui the Demon Lord, a trusted lieutenant of the demon ancestor Luo Hou, to explain that the remnants of the great Gu Zu began to gather, form an organization, establish a charter, then disperse again into hiding, secretly accumulating strength.

Nowadays.

They have already influenced the top powers of Honghuang, seeping into the command of a certain demon ancestor, giving birth to a heavyweight conquest army of the Demonic Path, truly a battle tribe dedicated to slaughter and destruction!

Their numbers are vast; when the plan finally comes to fruition, they will not fall short of the Wu Clan!

Even though their individual potential cannot match that of the Wu Clan… yet because they specialize in slaughter, when they truly clash, it's still hard to say who will live or die!

'Whoosh!'

Di Jun, upon hearing, immediately rose to his feet with a tremendous movement.

His face showed shock and anger, 'How unreasonable!'

'The remnants of Luo Hou actually dare to dream of restoration!'

(End of chapter)